East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship
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Overview
East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship
Administering Organization: Pikeville Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky)
Purpose: Provides scholarship opportunities for Eastern Kentucky students who plan to study and obtain health-related degrees.
Geographic Scope: Pike County, Kentucky (and specifically Betsy Layne High School)
Eligibility Requirements:
Focus Areas: Health-related degrees (health professions and related programs)
Background: Established in 2023 and inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties who wanted to give back to their region.
Application Period (2023-2024):
Recent Awards: In June 2025, the Pikeville Community Foundation awarded three EKY Health Occupation Scholarships totaling $5,000 to three recipients.
Contact:
Donations: Tax-deductible donations can be made online at https://bit.ly/pikehealthscholarship or by mailing a check to Pikeville Community Foundation, 243 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Confirm Eligibility: Verify you meet all requirements (high school graduation from Pike County or Betsy Layne High School, 2.5+ GPA, full-time student status)
2. Submit Application: Applications submitted online through the scholarship portal
3. Application Portal: http://bit.ly/FAKYScholarships
4. Timeline: Applications typically open in November with January deadline (check for current year dates)
5. Award Process: Selected recipients notified in spring with payments upon enrollment
Required Materials: Standard scholarship application materials (likely include transcript, essay, and references, though specific requirements not detailed in provided materials)
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